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CES 2007 Not much to report here in terms of products as I was stuck in a suite at The Venetian (location for Audiophile Audio manufacturers) doing product demos. I never got anywhere near the actual Las Vegas Convention Center.
A few links for CES 2007 product reviews: PC Magazine CNET AnandTech Stereophile AV Guide Video Clip: Tasered in Vegas One good thing about being stuck in the suite, between product demos... 
...I could enjoy a couple of very expensive audio systems. Based on repeated listenings, a few recordings i'd recommend: The World's Greatest AUDIOPHILE Vocal Recordings... 
...Various Artists - Isn't She Lovely - Livingston Taylor, 'Round Midnight - Kenny Rankin Souls Alike - Bonnie Raitt... 
...Cut(s) - The Bed I Made, So Close Sailing To Philadelphia - Mark Knopfler... 
...Cut(s) - Sailing To Philadelphia (w/James Taylor) The Girl In The Other Room - Diana Krall... 
...Cut(s) - The Girl In The Other Room =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= I did get invited to the Monster Cable show featuring... 
...George Benson & Al Jarreau. They brought on... 
...Patti Austin to do a few tunes. George Benson also came to the after-party... 
...and jammed with the band that included long time Benson bassist Stanley Banks and former Santana vocalist Alex Ligertwood And finally, another benefit of these excursions is expensed dining. A few restaurant suggestions. Voodoo Cafe (The Rio Hotel) Tao One caveat here and a problem with any eating establishment that tries to be too hip. The "music" (techno-trash) was way too loud. I wasn't sure if I was supposed to be dining or dancing. 
Firefly (Tapas style) Great bargain. Maybe a NAMM 2007 report tomorrow or the next day. tA  Tribal Disorder
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Christ, it seems like you just went to that convention, that was a year ago? | |
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theAudience said: The World's Greatest AUDIOPHILE Vocal Recordings...
...Various Artists - Isn't She Lovely - Livingston Taylor, 'Round Midnight - Kenny Rankin Souls Alike - Bonnie Raitt...
...Cut(s) - The Bed I Made, So Close Sailing To Philadelphia - Mark Knopfler...
...Cut(s) - Sailing To Philadelphia (w/James Taylor) The Girl In The Other Room - Diana Krall...
...Cut(s) - The Girl In The Other Room You listened to these to demonstrate the audiophillyness of the stereo systems? | |
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CinisterCee said: You listened to these to demonstrate the audiophillyness of the stereo systems? These were a few that didn't get on my nerves after hearing them over and over again. I picked some "Pop" SACD discs that consisted of a detailed vocal recording with a relatively simple accompaniment (acoustic guitar/piano or a small rhythm section). And yes another year has passed. 
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theAudience said: CinisterCee said: You listened to these to demonstrate the audiophillyness of the stereo systems? These were a few that didn't get on my nerves after hearing them over and over again. I picked some "Pop" SACD discs that consisted of a detailed vocal recording with a relatively simple accompaniment (acoustic guitar/piano or a small rhythm section). And yes another year has passed.
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I never heard music from a Super Audio cd!  | |
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MikeMatronik said: I never heard music from a Super Audio cd!
Me either.....sounds interesting...where can you get one of those? I'm surprised you enjoyed Diana Krall....she bores me a bit (smooth jazz  ) I have 2 of her CDs and the Professor saw them in my CD cabinet and 
I'll give them to you if you would like.... "Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive."
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IAintTheOne said: next year im goin' Bring it. Here's a piece that was being displayed in the suite next door... 
...Metronome's Gaia turntable. Standard model - $35,000 Deluxe model - $44,000 (adds special "Silent Base" and ships in a flight case) tA Tribal Disorder
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MikeMatronik said: I never heard music from a Super Audio cd!
An SACD disc provides higher resolution 2-channel audio than a standard CD and can also include a multi-channel audio layer (5.1 surround). Go to a high-end audio dealer in your area and get an audition. tA Tribal Disorder
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cubic61052 said: MikeMatronik said: I never heard music from a Super Audio cd!
Me either.....sounds interesting...where can you get one of those? I'm surprised you enjoyed Diana Krall....she bores me a bit (smooth jazz ) I have 2 of her CDs and the Professor saw them in my CD cabinet and
I'll give them to you if you would like.... Any place that sells CDs should carry them at this point. Diana Krall is alright. I'm not a giant fan. I especially like the discs that guitarist Anthony Wilson plays on. That's what makes Tribal Disorder an interesting band imo. We all bring different things to the table. tA Tribal Disorder
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i would've been in this sound room....  | |
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theAudience said: cubic61052 said: Me either.....sounds interesting...where can you get one of those? I'm surprised you enjoyed Diana Krall....she bores me a bit (smooth jazz ) I have 2 of her CDs and the Professor saw them in my CD cabinet and
I'll give them to you if you would like.... Any place that sells CDs should carry them at this point. Diana Krall is alright. I'm not a giant fan. I especially like that discs that guitarist Anthony Wilson plays on. That's what makes Tribal Disorder and interesting band imo. We all bring different things to the table tA Tribal Disorder
http://www.soundclick.com...dID=182431 Org note coming.... I'll send on the CDs...unless I decide to give her another listen....the CDs I have were gifts, not sure I would have bought them. "Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive."
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magnificentsynthesizer said: i would've been in this sound room....
And you'd be doing your own clean up. 
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theAudience said: magnificentsynthesizer said: i would've been in this sound room....
And you'd be doing your own clean up.
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Ok, about Mr. Todd!!!!  when did he show up?
theAudience said: That's what makes Tribal Disorder and interesting band imo. We all bring different things to the table. Slammin', album, too!! (btw, How'd Y'all hook up with Sam Rivers ? Do he and Longineu go way back? ... " I've got six things on my mind --you're no longer one of them." - Paddy McAloon, Prefab Sprout | |
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paligap said: ...
Ok, about Mr. Todd!!!! when did he show up?
theAudience said: That's what makes Tribal Disorder and interesting band imo. We all bring different things to the table. Slammin', album, too!! (btw, How'd Y'all hook up with Sam Rivers ? Do he and Longineu go way back? ... I met TR at the NAMM show the following week. Sam Rivers and Longineu have been friends for quite a long time. He happened to be available for the gig in Colombia and the subsequent recording. tA Tribal Disorder
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magnificentsynthesizer said: theAudience said: come on now, there has to be a swallow feature on this thing somewhere.  That'll be in the next upgrade.
For a small fee of course.
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theAudience said: Here's a piece that was being displayed in the suite next door...
...Metronome's Gaia turntable. Standard model - $35,000 Deluxe model - $44,000 (adds special "Silent Base" and ships in a flight case) 35,000... 
...Please tell me that this does someting else... besides being a turntable.... 
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paligap said: theAudience said: Here's a piece that was being displayed in the suite next door...
...Metronome's Gaia turntable. Standard model - $35,000 Deluxe model - $44,000 (adds special "Silent Base" and ships in a flight case) 35,000...
...Please tell me that this does someting else... besides being a turntable....
... You mean besides looking way cool?
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theAudience said: paligap said: 35,000...
...Please tell me that this does someting else... besides being a turntable....
... You mean besides looking way cool?
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http://www.soundclick.com...dID=182431 Functionally, what is the purpose of the actual turntable itself being so thick? "Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive."
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The only SACD relative album I have is Björk's Médulla. I bought the special edition! | |
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cubic61052 said: MikeMatronik said: I never heard music from a Super Audio cd!
Me either.....sounds interesting...where can you get one of those? I'm surprised you enjoyed Diana Krall....she bores me a bit (smooth jazz ) I have 2 of her CDs and the Professor saw them in my CD cabinet and
I'll give them to you if you would like.... I only have her Live in Paris DVD...it's nice to listen when I'm cleaning the house | |
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North by Northwest looks mighty fine on that TV set. | |
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RipHer2Shreds said: North by Northwest looks mighty fine on that TV set.
To test a moviephile like yourself, i'll have to put something a little more challenging in the player next year.
1080p does look good.
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cubic61052 said: Functionally, what is the purpose of the actual turntable itself being so thick? Without doing any research, i'm guessing that the design concept is that much mass coupled with whatever drive system they're using will yield an extremely accurate turntable. Screw it. Your question got my curiosity up. From the tmhaudio website (U.S. distrubuters of the French manufacturer, Metronome)... The Platter is precision machined from massive 80mm/3.15inches solid acrylic. It combines extremely low resonance with very smooth surface. With the significant rotational stability from 7.5 kg (16.5 lbs) of mass, the platter is extraordinary in its ability to retrieve musical detail and assure speed stability on wide dynamic musical disk reproduction. ...And there you have it. 
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theAudience said: The Platter is precision machined from massive 80mm/3.15inches solid acrylic. It combines extremely low resonance with very smooth surface. With the significant rotational stability from 7.5 kg (16.5 lbs) of mass, the platter is extraordinary in its ability to retrieve musical detail and assure speed stability on wide dynamic musical disk reproduction. "RIIIIIGHT!!" 
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paligap said: theAudience said: The Platter is precision machined from massive 80mm/3.15inches solid acrylic. It combines extremely low resonance with very smooth surface. With the significant rotational stability from 7.5 kg (16.5 lbs) of mass, the platter is extraordinary in its ability to retrieve musical detail and assure speed stability on wide dynamic musical disk reproduction. "RIIIIIGHT!!"
" What's A Cubit???" ... .....funny, pali!
Acrylic....wow.....it looks thicker than 3.15 inches in the pic.... Thanks, tA.....I'm running out to buy one today.....shall I pick one up for you whilst I'm out? 
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theAudience said: ...Metronome's Gaia turntable.
Standard model - $35,000 Deluxe model - $44,000 (adds special "Silent Base" and ships in a flight case) Audiophiles should be shot. | |
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cubic61052 said: paligap said: "RIIIIIGHT!!"
" What's A Cubit???" ... .....funny, pali!
Acrylic....wow.....it looks thicker than 3.15 inches in the pic.... Thanks, tA.....I'm running out to buy one today.....shall I pick one up for you whilst I'm out?
Why don't you pick up 2 for me. I might need a backup. tA Tribal Disorder
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